Districtwise GDP and growth rate based at current price-Bihar
Between 1999–2005, Bihar’s districts showed uneven GDP growth, with Patna dominating output while several districts faced volatility.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | string | No | Financial year for which the GDP value or growth rate is recorded. |
| Indicator | categorical | No | Indicates whether the row represents GDP values at current prices or GDP growth rate percentages. |
| Araria | float | No | GDP value or GDP growth rate corresponding to Araria district depending on the indicator. |
| Arwal | float | No | GDP value or GDP growth rate corresponding to Arwal district depending on the indicator. |
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About This Dataset
Growth rates fluctuated sharply, with some years of high surges (2000–01, 2002–03) and others marked by declines in multiple districts.
Data Quality
The dataset appears structured with consistent formatting across columns and districts. Numeric values represent either GDP values at current prices or percentage growth rates. Some cells may contain missing or blank values depending on the availability of district-level data for certain years.
Use Cases
Regional economic analysis, district-level development monitoring, economic policy planning, research on regional growth disparities, and comparative analysis of district economies within Bihar.
Limitations
The dataset does not include sector-wise GDP contributions, demographic information, population data, or per capita GDP. The time coverage is limited to the financial years available in the dataset.
Methodology
The data was likely compiled using district-level economic accounts produced by the state statistical department. GDP estimates are typically calculated using production data, administrative records, and sectoral economic statistics aggregated at the district level.
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